Grants for Kennebago preservation project on hold over lack of public access

The Rangeley Heritage Land Trust will have two years to secure deeded public access or it will lose $1.7 million to protect thousands of acres along the Kennebago River.

U.S. auditors accuse Maine of misusing federal grants to shore up its pension fund

The practice, while not unique to Maine, exceeded 'reasonable' allowances as it diverted $2.6 million away from fishing, hunting and wildlife protection programs.

Outdoors in Maine: Dog days of summer are togue time

V. Paul Reynolds writes that lake trout anglers go deep with either down riggers or several yards of lead core line.

Photo: Casting for bass in Turner

Outdoors in Maine: The Big Eddy — the Penobscot’s sweet spot

Experiencing this spot on the West Branch of the Penobscot River is a must, but, V. Paul Reynolds writes, you will have to work to catch landlocked salmon.

Maine tightens rules for fishing striped bass following ‘unprecedented’ year

Recreational anglers will be prohibited from harvesting striped bass smaller than 28 and larger than 31 inches. The previous regulation had a 35-inch limit.

Photo Album: ‘Hanging’ out at the fishing derby

Sunday morning at the Moxie Festival Bass Derby.

Outdoors in Maine: More memories made on a solo trip to secret pond

V. Paul Reynolds was introduced to this spot in 1970, and has made annual trips ever since.

Maine fishermen keep catching rare orange lobsters

Just weeks after a Scarborough fisherman garnered attention for catching one orange lobster, a Portland fisherman hauled in three from one trap, according to Harbor Fish Market.

Photo: Flooding makes it easier to snag treasures via magnet fishing

CMMC student says he has a lot of luck snagging fishing lures.